Join us! Cycle Friends Newport is a community of people who enjoy riding bikes together, and learning how to maintain them. We focus on good health and well-being, safety, and friendship, and we invite new and beginner riders to learn how to take care of their bike, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike.… read more
Bike Month Launch on the Bike Path!
On the morning of Friday, May 2nd, we’ll be partnering with our friends from RIPTA Consumer Resources – who are ALWAYS looking for ways to cut down on car trips – for a launch of MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Location: Newport’s new Park & Ride Lot – aka Park & BIKE lot! Google map here.… read more
Full Moon Rides: the Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise
Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges. Our monthly Full Moon Rides – Sponsored… read more
Black History Month and Bicycling
In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
Let’s Talk Transit
Please Join RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT RIDERSfor a Community Discussion in Newportabout Improvements to Transit on Aquidneck Island When: Monday, January 13th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Where: Newport Gateway Center / RIPTA Bus HubAquidneck Adult Learning Center23 America’s Cup Avenue, 2nd Floor Getting There: The meeting is conveniently taking place at the Gateway Center in… read more
Donate Today to Start Our 2025 Strong!
We depend on support from those who value our programs and progress. We hope you’ll be part of the growing list of our 2024 donors! Your generous donations support all of our programs: Ride Island, Car-free Open Road Events, In-school Bike Education, Summer Bike Camp, Rogers Ciclistas, The Big Blue Bike Barn, Pump Track &… read more
A Visit From Paralympian Champion Chris Waddell
by Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport Community Educator In a community event hosted by Bike Newport and the Newport County YMCA, Chris Waddell—Paralympic legend, motivational speaker, and advocate—captivated Aquidneck Island audiences with his story of resilience and redefining human potential. Waddell gave a presentation to the general public Sunday night at OceanPointe Church in Middletown, and… read more
You Voted to Name the New Shared Use Path!
Have you ridden the beautiful new shared use path that runs through Newport and into Middletown? The trail currently journeys along the railway corridor and the historic Farewell Street cemeteries, loops around the Admiral Kalbfus roundabout, and safely follows Connell/Coddington Highway – and it will continue growing and connecting destinations all over Aquidneck Island! Well… read more
An Evening with Paralympian Chris Waddell: Nov 24th
To Benefit Bike Newport & The Newport County YMCA Inclusion Program Sunday, November 24th Arrive 5:30pm, Program Begins at 6:00 OceanPointe Christian Church 66 Valley Road Middletown, RI(Parking in Rear of Building) General Admission $10 :: Supporter Admission $25 Join us for an inspiring evening with renowned Paralympian and motivational speaker Chris Waddell, as he… read more
Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!
Have you ridden the new bike path on Aquidneck Island? This beautiful trail runs from downtown Newport near the Transit Center on America’s Cup Avenue about 2.5 miles to West Main Road in Middletown. The path runs along the railway corridor and the historic cemeteries of Farewell Street, circles the roundabout at Admiral Kalbfus, and… read more
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